In the late 1950s, David Wilkerson, a young country preacher, entered the violent streets of New York City to share the gospel with teenage gang members. There he encountered Nicky Cruz, the hardened leader of the notorious Mau Maus.
Cruz cursed Wilkerson, spat in his face, struck him, and threatened to kill him. Wilkerson did not retaliate, answer with an insult, or retreat in fear. Instead, he looked at Cruz and calmly replied: “You could cut me into a thousand pieces, and every piece would still love you.” Continue reading
